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Areas of Study
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Graduate Areas of Study
Academic Departments
Academic Calendar
College of Arts and Letters
Department of Art
Art
Art Major — BFA Degree Program
Four-Year Degree Plan for BFA Major in Art
Requirements for Major in Art with a Concentration in Art History
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Art with a Concentration in Art History
B.A. in Art with a Pre-Professional Concentration in Art Therapy
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Art with a Concentration in Art Therapy
Art Minor
Animation Minor
Therapeutic Art Minor
Painting Minor
Sculpture, Ceramics, and Three-Dimensional Media Minor
Digital Arts and Graphic Design
Digital Arts Major BFA Degree Program
Four Year Degree Plan for a Major in Digital Arts
Digital Arts Minor
Interactive Media Minor
Graphic Design Major BFA Degree Program
Four-Year Degree Plan for a Major in Graphic Design
Graphic Design Minor
New Media
New Media Production Major
Department of Communication
Communication Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Communication
Communication Minor
Film and Media Arts Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Film and Media Arts
Film and Media Arts Minor
Advertising and Public Relations Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Advertising and Public Relations
Advertising Minor
Public Relations Minor
New Media Production Degree Interdisciplinary Program
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in New Media Production
New Media Production Minor
Department of English and Writing
English Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in English
English Minor
Teacher Certification in English
TESOL Certificate
Journalism Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Journalism
Journalism Minor
Writing Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Writing
Writing Minor
Professional and Technical Writing Minor
Department of Languages and Linguistics
Languages and Linguistics
Applied Linguistics Minor
Spanish
Spanish Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Spanish
Spanish Minor
French
French Minor
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies Minor
Certificate Programs
Department of Music
Music Opportunities for the Non-Music Major
Studio Lessons (Applied Music)
General Degree Requirements
Piano Proficiency Exam
Music Major
Music Performance
Music Performance Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Music Performance
Music Education
Bachelor of Music Degree – Music Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Music Education (K-12)
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre Major
Music Minor
Department of Philosophy and Religion
Philosophy
Philosophy Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Philosophy
Philosophy Minor
Religion
Asian Studies
Asian Studies Minor
Department of Speech, Theatre and Dance
Applied Dance
Applied Dance Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Applied Dance
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Musical Theatre
Theatre
Theatre Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Theatre
Speech
Speech Minor
Minor in Speech/Theatre
Dance
Dance/Theatre Minor
Applied Dance Minor
Women's and Gender Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies Minor
Sykes College of Business
Business Major Requirements
Certificate in Business
Business Administration Minor
Accounting
Accounting Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Accounting
Accounting Minor
Certificate in Accounting
Business Information Technology
Business Information Technology Major
Four-Year Degree Plan Business Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Minor
Economics
Economics Major, B.S.
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Economics, B.S.
Economics Minor
Economics Major, B.A.
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Economics, B.A.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Minor
Finance
Finance Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Finance
Finance Minor
International Business
International Business Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Accounting
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Economics
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Entrepreneurship
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Finance
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Management
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Marketing
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Management Information Systems
Financial Enterprise Systems
Financial Enterprise Systems Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Financial Enterprise Systems
Financial Enterprise Systems Minor
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems Minor
New Media Production Major
Business Analytics Minor
Management
Management Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Management
Marketing
Marketing Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Marketing
Marketing Minor
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Department of Biology
Department of Biology Curriculum
Biology Degrees
Biology Major
B.S. and B.A. in Biology Concentrations
General Biology Concentration (B.A. or B.S.)
Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Concentration (B.A. or B.S.)
Molecular Biology Concentration (B.A. or B.S.)
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biology, B.A.
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biology, B.S.
Pre-Health Professions Concentration (including Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry and Pre-Veterinary Science)
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biology, B.S., with a Concentration in Pre-Health Professions
Biology Business Concentration
Biology Minor
Marine Science Degrees
Marine Science–Biology Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Marine Science/Biology
Marine Biology Minor
Marine Science–Chemistry Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Marine Science–Chemistry
Marine Science Center
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
Environmental Science Degree
Environmental Science Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Environmental Science
Environmental Science Minor
Biology Education Degree
Education-Secondary Biology Major
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics
Pre-Professional Interests
Chemistry
Chemistry Major, B.S., ACS-Certified
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Chemistry, B.S., ACS-Certified
Chemistry Major, B.S.
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Chemistry, B.S.
Chemistry Major, B.A.
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Chemistry, B.A.
Chemistry Minor
Biochemistry
Biochemistry Major, B.S., ASBMB-Accredited
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biochemistry, B.S. - ASBMB-Accredited
Biochemistry Major, B.S. in Chemistry with Biochemistry concentration, ACS-Certified
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biochemistry, B.S. in Chemistry with Biochemistry Concentration, ACS-Certified
Biochemistry Major, B.A.
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biochemistry, B.A.
Forensic Science
Forensic Science Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Forensic Science
B.S./MBA Joint Degree Programs
B.S. in Chemistry/MBA Joint Degree
Five-Year Degree Plan for Major in Chemistry/MBA
B.S. in Biochemistry/MBA Joint Degree
Five-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biochemistry/MBA
Physics
Physics Major, B.S.
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Physics, B.S.
Physics Minor
Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance
Athletic Training
Athletic Training Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Athletic Training
Human Performance
Human Performance Major
Exercise and Recreation Leadership Concentration
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Human Performance/Exercise and Recreation Leadership Concentration
Exercise Physiology Concentration
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Human Performance/Exercise Physiology Concentration
Allied Health
Allied Health Major
Allied Health Major with a Concentration in Physical Therapy Sciences
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Allied Health with a Concentration in Physical Therapy Sciences
Allied Health Major with a Concentration in Occupational Therapy Sciences
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Allied Health with a Concentration in Occupational Therapy Sciences
Allied Health Major with a Concentration in Medical Sciences
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Allied Health with a Concentration in Medical Sciences
Public Health
Public Health Major
Public Health Major with a Concentration in Wellness
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Public Health with a Concentration in Wellness
Public Health Major with a Concentration in Behavioral Health
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Public Health with a Concentration in Behavioral Health
Public Health Major with a Concentration in Public Policy and Social Change
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Public Health with a Concentration in Public Policy and Social Change
Physical Education
Physical Education K-12 Teaching
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Physical Education K–12
Exercise Science and Sport Studies Minor
Recreation Minor
Department of Nursing
Nursing Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Nursing
Department of Sport Management
Sport Management Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Sport Management
Sport Management Minor
College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Criminology
Criminology and Criminal Justice Minor
Criminal Investigation Minor
Forensic Science
Forensic Science Major
Department of Education
Teaching Practica
Elementary Education
Elementary Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Education – Elementary/ESOL
Secondary Education
Secondary Education Majors
Biology Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Education - Secondary Biology
Secondary English Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Education - Secondary English
Secondary Mathematics Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Education - Secondary Mathematics
Secondary Social Science Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Education - Secondary Social Studies
Physical Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Master of Science - Instructional Design and Technology
Department of History, Sociology, Geography and Legal Studies
Asian Studies
Asian Studies Minor
History
History Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in History
History Major with Global and Culture Concentration
Four Year Degree Plan for Major in History with Global History and Culture Concentration
History Major with American History and Law Concentration
Four Year Degree Plan for Major in History with American History and Law Concentration
History Minor
Sociology
Sociology Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Sociology
Sociology Major with a Concentration in Applied Sociology
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Sociology with a Concentration in Applied Sociology
Sociology Minor
European Studies
Certificate Program in European Studies
Law, Justice and Advocacy
Law, Justice and Advocacy Minor
Pre-Law
Secondary Social Science Education
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Mathematics
Mathematics Minor
Mathematical Programming
Mathematical Programming Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Mathematical Programming
Mathematical Programming Minor
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Education
Department of Political Science and International Studies
Political Science
Political Science Major
Political Science Major - General Concentration
American Government Concentration
Law and Government Concentration
World Affairs Concentration
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Political Science
Political Science Minor
International Studies
International Studies Major
Foreign Language
Education Abroad Experience
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Studies
International Studies Minor
Asian Studies
Asian Studies Minor
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies Minor
European Studies
Certificate Program in European Studies
Law, Justice and Advocacy
Law, Justice and Advocacy Minor
Pre-Law
Secondary Social Science Education
Department of Psychology
Psychology Major
Additional Degree Requirements
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Requirements for B.S. in Psychology
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Psychology, B.A.
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Psychology, B.S.
Psychology Minor
Graduate and Continuing Studies
Graduate Study
Admission
Policies and Procedures
Student Responsibility
Residency
Withdrawal from University and Readmission
Graduate Retention Standards
Application to Graduate
Graduation Honors
Repeating Courses
General Information About Graduate Admission
Graduate Admission Appeals
Graduate Academic Appeals
Admission for Degree
Time Limit
Tuition and Graduate Fees
Recommended Computing Standards for UT Students
Financial Aid
Housing
Graduate Assistantships
Alumni Involvement
Alumni Association Membership
Graduate and Continuing Studies Degree Programs
Graduate Study in the College of Arts and Letters
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Graduate Study in the Sykes College of Business
Master of Business Administration
Career and Leadership Development:Topics in Professional Development
General MBA vs. MBA with Concentration
Professional MBA (PMBA)
Business Analytics Concentration
Entrepreneurship Concentration
Finance Concentration
Information Systems Management Concentration
Innovation Management Concentration
International Business Concentration
Marketing Concentration
Nonprofit Management Concentration
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Marketing
Nonprofit Management Certificate
Graduate Study in the College of Natural and Health Sciences
Master of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science
Master of Science in Nursing
Graduate Study in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Continuing Studies
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Specialized BLS
Humanities
Social Science
Community Wellness
Instructional Support
Public Information
Community Safety
Interdisciplinary BLS
Applied Arts
Communication Practices
Commercial Operations
Community Affairs
Safety and Security
Personal Fitness
Sustainability
Summer and Winter Intersession Study
Military Science
Department of Military Science and Leadership (Army ROTC)
Naval Science (Naval ROTC)
Naval Science
Department of Aerospace Studies (AFROTC)
Aerospace Studies
The UT Academic Experience
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Graduate Degree Requirements
Second Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
Baccalaureate Experience
Summary of the Baccalaureate Experience Requirements
Detailed Explanation of Baccalaureate Experience Requirements
A. Two-Year Learning Community
B. Natural Science Component 6 credit hours (NS)
C. Humanities/Fine Arts Component 11 credit hours (HFA)
D. Social Science Component 11 credit hours (SS)
E. Art/Aesthetic Component 3 credit hours (A)
F. Non-Western and International/Global Awareness Component 9 credit hours (NW/IG)
Writing Intensive Component 9 credit hours (W)
First-Year Student Programs
Computer Literacy
First-Year Seminar: Academic/Career/Personal Exploration Program
Pathways to Honors: Exploration of Excellence/Leadership/Service
Program for Transfer Students
BAC 103: Transfer Students Seminar
Program for Veteran Students
BAC 104: Military Veterans Seminar
Office of International Programs
Certificate of International Studies
Certificate of International Studies Requirements
International Education
Education Abroad Transfer Credit Policy
Education Abroad
First Year Abroad
UT Travel Courses Abroad
Semester/Year Abroad Programs
Language Abroad
Internships Abroad
Experiential Education Abroad
Student Research Abroad
Honors Abroad
Oxford Honors Semester
Honors Travel Courses
International Student and Scholar Services
Internships and Practical Training
Returning International Studies
Experiential Education
Internships and Practicum
Undergraduate Faculty-Mentored Research
Performance and Exhibitions
Academic Service-Learning
Honors Program
Admission to the Honors Program
Continuation in the Honors Program
Graduating with Honors Distinction
Types of Honors Courses
Honors Undergraduate Fellowships
Course Requirements for the Honors Program
Designation of Courses in Student Records
Leadership Studies
Minor in Leadership Studies
Academic Support Services
Academic Policies and Procedures
Academic Amnesty
Academic Appeals Policy
Academic Integrity Policy
Award of Posthumous Degree
Calendar
Cancelled Classes
Course Load/Credit-Hour Overload
Credit Hours and Honor Points
Dean’s List
Declaring/Changing Your Advisor or Major
Disruption of the Academic Process
Dropping and Adding Courses
Electing Courses on an Audit (No Credit) Basis
Electing Courses Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Final Examinations
Final Grades
Frequency of Course Offerings
General Attendance
Grade Appeals
Grading
Graduation Honors
Graduation Requirements
90 Hour Review
Application to Graduate
General Degree Requirements
Academic Residence Requirements
Commencement
Incomplete Work
Independent Study Courses
Regulations on Academic Probation and Dismissal
Graduate Retention Standards
Repeating Courses/Forgiveness Policy
Student Classification
Transfer Credit Evaluation
Resident Transfer Credit
International Student Transfer Credit Evaluation
Transient Credit from Other Institutions
Education Abroad Transfer Credit Policy
Nonresident Transfer Credit
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
CLEP Examinations
Correspondence Courses
Extension Courses
Credit Earned through USAFI and DANTES
Military Service Credit
Service School Credit
Veterans
Military Personnel on Active Duty/Veterans
Withdrawal from the University
Undergraduate Admission
Admission Policy
New Freshmen and First-Year Students
Requirements for Admission to the University
How to Apply as a New Freshman or First-Year Student
Transfer Students
Requirements for Admission
How to Apply as a Transfer Student
Transfer Credit Acceptance Policy
How to Apply as an International Student
Nursing Students
Transient (Visiting) Students
Continuing Studies Students
Non Degree-Seeking Students
Auditing Classes
Elementary and Secondary School Teachers
Postbaccalaureate Degree Students
Veterans
Former Student Returning (Readmit)
General Information About Admission
Admission Appeals
Photo Policy
Costs and Financial Information
Payment of Accounts
Application Fees
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (per semester)
Student Government Fee
Student Service Fee (UG Full Time)
Student Service Fee (UG Part Time and Graduate)
Student Health Fee (UG Full Time)
Tuition for Continuing Studies
Auditor Student Tuition (Undergraduate)
Graduate Tuition
International Medical Insurance
Deposits
Housing Deposit
Housing Damage Deposit
Room and Board Costs
Rooms
Board
Casual Meals and Other Meal Services
UT Dollars Card
Other Expenses
Miscellaneous Fees
Total Costs
The University of Tampa’s Tuition Payment Plan (TPP)
Dropping Courses, Withdrawals and Refunds
Fall and Spring Semesters
Withdrawal or dropping of courses within the first five days of the semester:
Withdrawal or dropping of courses within the next two weeks of the semester:
Intersession/May Term
Summer Sessions
Policy for Return of Federal Funds
Step 1:
Step 2:
Refunds
Withdrawal or Dropping a Course
Federal Financial Aid
International Check Policy
Delinquent Accounts
Financial Aid
General Information for All Students
How Financial Need is Determined
How to Apply
Cost of Attendance
How Students are Notified
Outside (Private) Scholarships
Special Circumstances
Excessive Awards
Study Abroad Programs and Coursework Taken Outside of UT
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Withdrawals and Return of Title IV (Federal) Funds Policy
Federal Drug Conviction Policy
Prizes
Types of Assistance Available
Scholarships and Grants
Merit Scholarships and Non Need-Based Assistance for First-Time Freshmen
Presidential Scholarship
Dean’s Scholarship
Minaret Scholarship
Spartan Scholarship
Achievement Award
International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship
President’s Leadership Fellows
Bonner Leaders
Merit Scholarships and Non Need-Based Assistance for New Transfer Students (completed at least 17 college credits at time of application)
Transfer Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
International Student Scholarships
Other Scholarship Opportunities
ROTC Scholarships
Athletic Grants
Departmental Scholarships
Study Abroad Scholarships
University of Tampa Need-Based Grant (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
Florida Residents
Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG)
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Florida Incentive Scholarship Program
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
Florida Minority Teacher Scholarship
Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program
Other State Grants
Federal Grants
Pell & Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
TEACH Grant
Loans
Federal Direct Loans
Subsidized Student Loan
Unsubsidized Student Loan
Perkins Loan
PLUS Loans
Institutional Loans
Alternative or Private Loans
Work
Federal Work-Study
Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP)
Student Employment
Other Payment Options
UT Tuition Payment Plan (TPP)
Graduate and Part-Time Student Tuition Payment Plan
Florida Prepaid College Program
Tuition Exchange Program
Medical Disability Benefits
Renewal of Awards
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal Student Aid Programs
Undergraduate
Graduate
TEACH Grant
Notification
Appeals
Academic Plan
Florida Aid Programs
Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Florida Incentive Scholarship Program
Appeals
Institutional Aid Programs
Appeals
Caveat
Student Life
Campus Services
Information Security
Communication/Technology Services
Post Office
Telephone Service
SpartanWeb
Blackboard
Email
Faxes
Computer Labs
Internet Access
Technology
Information Disclaimer
Recommended Computing Standards for UT Students
Computer Hardware
Optional Hardware Items
Recommended Computer Software
The Mission
Accreditation
The Register
The University of Tampa Board of Trustees
Chair Emeriti
Trustees Emeriti
The Faculty
Professors Emeriti
Distinguished University Professor
Librarians
Librarian Emerita
Military Science
Officers of Administration
President’s Office
Academic Affairs
Administration and Finance
Capital Campaign
Development and University Relations
Enrollment
Human Resources
Information Security
Intercollegiate Athletics
Operations and Planning
The University of Tampa Board of Counselors
The University of Tampa Board of Fellows
The University of Tampa Alumni Association
The University of Tampa Family Association
Organizations Affiliated with the University
Henry B. Plant Museum
Appendix
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
About This Catalog
Policy/Compliance